The tenant screening process is important for a reason. When a tenant brings up red flags in the screening process, it is possible that they will cause substantial issues. Evictions are often one of the most expensive processes that landlords face. Learning how to...
10) Do you have the TIME to manage your rental property? Is your TIME more valuable doing other things than PM activities, and if so, are you ok with replacing your time and effort with a fee to a management company? Do you have the time necessary to manage your...
A move-out inspection is an important part of getting your property ready for a new tenant. It lets you know what wear and tear has been done to different aspects of the home and what repairs you’ll need to make to get it ready for a new tenant. However, this is also...
California is a state that implements extensive fair housing requirements in order to prevent discrimination in the housing industry. It is important to understand what these laws are in order to prevent you from accidentally violating the important requirements...
Tenant scams happen regularly, taking advantage of innocent landlords that don’t have effective procedures for screening renters, collecting rent, and writing effective contracts. These scams can cost your business hundreds if not thousands of dollars, so it’s...
There are many people who own pets and this number only seems to be rising. In addition, more businesses seem to becoming more pet-friendly, as well. When you prohibit pets on your property, it is likely that you are limiting your potential pool of tenants. Not only...